Black Therapists in Montréal, QC
Jodie-Ann Muckler
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SCC, TS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2H (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I’m a Black, queer, non-binary social worker and yoga facilitator. Sometimes we have experiences in life that can feel heavy, and they bring up emotions that can stay with us and overwhelm us. Using my training in somatic and other modalities, I help people explore their emotions to better understand and navigate them, as well as build deeper connections with themselves and with others. I believe everyone has the ability to heal themselves, and I am passionate about supporting this journey. I mostly work with queer, trans and/or racialized people, but I also support many other communities.
Hi! I’m a Black, queer, non-binary social worker and yoga facilitator. Sometimes we have experiences in life that can feel heavy, and they bring up emotions that can stay with us and overwhelm us. Using my training in somatic and other modalities, I help people explore their emotions to better understand and navigate them, as well as build deeper connections with themselves and with others. I believe everyone has the ability to heal themselves, and I am passionate about supporting this journey. I mostly work with queer, trans and/or racialized people, but I also support many other communities.
David J Grant - Bri Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H1C
I am a dedicated social worker and therapist who specializes in the mental and emotional health of racialized communities, and has expertise working with Black African Diaspora boys and men. I have a strong commitment to helping people heal through trauma, including African and Indigenous-centered understandings of healing and people of colour whose mental health has been greatly harmed by the effects of colonialism and subsequent marginalization, war, violence and poverty. I help clients heal the mind, an entity that can be so easily damaged by distressing experiences, while fostering an interconnection between mind, body and soul.
I am a dedicated social worker and therapist who specializes in the mental and emotional health of racialized communities, and has expertise working with Black African Diaspora boys and men. I have a strong commitment to helping people heal through trauma, including African and Indigenous-centered understandings of healing and people of colour whose mental health has been greatly harmed by the effects of colonialism and subsequent marginalization, war, violence and poverty. I help clients heal the mind, an entity that can be so easily damaged by distressing experiences, while fostering an interconnection between mind, body and soul.
You Deserve Wellness! The Live Free, Black Therapist Collective provides modern wellness services for everyone! We offer Therapy Online (Across Ontario and Quebec) & In-Person Therapy (Mississauga, Hamilton and St. Catherines Offices). We are committed to providing high-quality, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and culturally relevant counselling services. We work collaboratively with you to ensure a goal-focused plan that honours your intersecting identities and meets your unique wellness needs! Call or Email us today for your FREE consultation!
You Deserve Wellness! The Live Free, Black Therapist Collective provides modern wellness services for everyone! We offer Therapy Online (Across Ontario and Quebec) & In-Person Therapy (Mississauga, Hamilton and St. Catherines Offices). We are committed to providing high-quality, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and culturally relevant counselling services. We work collaboratively with you to ensure a goal-focused plan that honours your intersecting identities and meets your unique wellness needs! Call or Email us today for your FREE consultation!
I am a warm Social Worker, who understands that life can be very difficult and overwhelming at times. I am dedicated to helping clients to successfully face, manage, and overcome these very real difficulties. I also support clients in building stronger and more useful coping strategies to deal with the difficult situations and elements of life that cannot be changed or controlled. I help clients to identify and set meaningful goals and to hold clients accountable for their development and for making progress toward their goals. In this way, I help clients to achieve greater balance, resilience, peace, and success in their lives.
I am a warm Social Worker, who understands that life can be very difficult and overwhelming at times. I am dedicated to helping clients to successfully face, manage, and overcome these very real difficulties. I also support clients in building stronger and more useful coping strategies to deal with the difficult situations and elements of life that cannot be changed or controlled. I help clients to identify and set meaningful goals and to hold clients accountable for their development and for making progress toward their goals. In this way, I help clients to achieve greater balance, resilience, peace, and success in their lives.
Katrine Zogbo
Psychologist, Psy D
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H1N (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Katrine Zogbo (Psy. D) is an OPQ licensed clinical psychologist with an integrative approach to healing. She has experience working with clients from diverse sociocultural backgrounds presenting with a wide range of issues. She specializes in the treatment of relational difficulties, anxiety, depression and emotional regulation, with an expertise in challenges related to immigration and acculturation processes. She works primarily from a humanistic-existential approach, meaning she views the therapeutic relationship as a way to connect to your inner capacity to overcome life’s challenges and to attain the best version of yourself.
Katrine Zogbo (Psy. D) is an OPQ licensed clinical psychologist with an integrative approach to healing. She has experience working with clients from diverse sociocultural backgrounds presenting with a wide range of issues. She specializes in the treatment of relational difficulties, anxiety, depression and emotional regulation, with an expertise in challenges related to immigration and acculturation processes. She works primarily from a humanistic-existential approach, meaning she views the therapeutic relationship as a way to connect to your inner capacity to overcome life’s challenges and to attain the best version of yourself.
Sherel Griffiths Therapy & Mediation Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, LCSW, CFT, AFM, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4B (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Maneuvering through the different stages of "Life Journey" can be fulfilling as well as filled with periods of high stress, and emotional imbalance. Through the guiding principles of dignity, diversity, and self-determination, individual therapy brings growth by focusing on your strengths and resilience. Couple therapy can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection in all stages of their relationship. Through the process of couple therapy, I vow to help you understand and become unstuck from the repetitive cycle of miscommunication, stepping on each other's toes, and triggering unhealed wounds.
Maneuvering through the different stages of "Life Journey" can be fulfilling as well as filled with periods of high stress, and emotional imbalance. Through the guiding principles of dignity, diversity, and self-determination, individual therapy brings growth by focusing on your strengths and resilience. Couple therapy can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection in all stages of their relationship. Through the process of couple therapy, I vow to help you understand and become unstuck from the repetitive cycle of miscommunication, stepping on each other's toes, and triggering unhealed wounds.
Life transitions and relationships mixed in with capitalism, colonialism and climate crisis can be a whirlwind to navigate. Our sessions will acknowledge systemic barriers to mental health, ways in which your body has adapted and survived and assess what your nervous system needs to move through these muddy waters.
Life transitions and relationships mixed in with capitalism, colonialism and climate crisis can be a whirlwind to navigate. Our sessions will acknowledge systemic barriers to mental health, ways in which your body has adapted and survived and assess what your nervous system needs to move through these muddy waters.
The human experience, while shared, can sometimes feel lonely and isolating. I am a trauma-informed, anti-oppression centered therapist, who has worked with people who are experiencing difficult life circumstances. We can work on depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, confusion about life direction, motivation and relationships. Working together, we can problem-solve and build capacity towards coping with difficulties. I am person-centered, and use psychodynamic, and somatic approaches to help you meet your goals.
The human experience, while shared, can sometimes feel lonely and isolating. I am a trauma-informed, anti-oppression centered therapist, who has worked with people who are experiencing difficult life circumstances. We can work on depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, confusion about life direction, motivation and relationships. Working together, we can problem-solve and build capacity towards coping with difficulties. I am person-centered, and use psychodynamic, and somatic approaches to help you meet your goals.
Charmain Veronia Banton
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, FSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2C (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Charmain Banton she/her/elle, and welcome to my profile. Life can be unpredictable sometimes even when we plan for the best and the worst of it, but even without life's unpredictability's we often find ourselves in situations that make us feel stressed, worried, anxious and scared. During these difficult moments we can feel very lonely and lost. However, most people do not want to live out their days in turmoil and distress but would rather choose peace and enjoy their interpersonal relationships. I offer the space to work through these hardships on-line in my new private practice.
Hello! My name is Charmain Banton she/her/elle, and welcome to my profile. Life can be unpredictable sometimes even when we plan for the best and the worst of it, but even without life's unpredictability's we often find ourselves in situations that make us feel stressed, worried, anxious and scared. During these difficult moments we can feel very lonely and lost. However, most people do not want to live out their days in turmoil and distress but would rather choose peace and enjoy their interpersonal relationships. I offer the space to work through these hardships on-line in my new private practice.
I am a social worker with seven years of experience providing accompaniment, counseling, and treatments that consider how your physical, mental, and life issues are impacting your daily functioning. There is light at the end of the tunnel! If you are lacking coping strategies to deal with feelings of stress, anxiety, and grief, or perhaps relationship issues, loneliness, or even rejection, I can help. Together we will align your values with the best choices to improve your wellbeing.
I am a social worker with seven years of experience providing accompaniment, counseling, and treatments that consider how your physical, mental, and life issues are impacting your daily functioning. There is light at the end of the tunnel! If you are lacking coping strategies to deal with feelings of stress, anxiety, and grief, or perhaps relationship issues, loneliness, or even rejection, I can help. Together we will align your values with the best choices to improve your wellbeing.
Shayla Stephen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, TS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3W (Online Only)
Welcome to Delighted Soul Counselling and Consulting Services Inc.! It's quite common to feel concerned about how others see us, often comparing our paths to theirs and sometimes feeling that we don't quite measure up. This worry can become a significant challenge when it prevents us from fully embracing and expressing our true selves, leading us to conceal parts of who we are in an effort to fit in or to chase a life that doesn't align with our deepest ambitions. Our services are designed for individuals aiming to achieve their life goals or career advancement but are held back by fears of judgment or failure.
Welcome to Delighted Soul Counselling and Consulting Services Inc.! It's quite common to feel concerned about how others see us, often comparing our paths to theirs and sometimes feeling that we don't quite measure up. This worry can become a significant challenge when it prevents us from fully embracing and expressing our true selves, leading us to conceal parts of who we are in an effort to fit in or to chase a life that doesn't align with our deepest ambitions. Our services are designed for individuals aiming to achieve their life goals or career advancement but are held back by fears of judgment or failure.
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As a Psychotherapist & Clinical sexologist she works with clients struggle with emotional problems, affectional dependency, jealousy, fear of intimacy and loneliness; and various problems such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image. She works with couples struggle with separation, conflict, anger, jealousy, intimacy and conversation problems. Relationship begins with hope and love leads to suffering and frustration. Despite the strong urge for intimacy and closeness, couples have no choice but to leave the relationship. Gain insight into repetitive destructive patterns is the first step towards self knowing and improvement.
As a Psychotherapist & Clinical sexologist she works with clients struggle with emotional problems, affectional dependency, jealousy, fear of intimacy and loneliness; and various problems such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image. She works with couples struggle with separation, conflict, anger, jealousy, intimacy and conversation problems. Relationship begins with hope and love leads to suffering and frustration. Despite the strong urge for intimacy and closeness, couples have no choice but to leave the relationship. Gain insight into repetitive destructive patterns is the first step towards self knowing and improvement.
I commend you for taking the first step towards healing. Everyone struggles with concerns in their life, it may be depression, anxiety, grief, family breakdowns, or struggling to figure out day-to-day life. You want to live a whole and happy life, and I would love to be that person to walk this journey with you. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered. I am culturally sensitive, client-centered, and a trauma-informed counsellor who believes in our ability to learn and grow.
I commend you for taking the first step towards healing. Everyone struggles with concerns in their life, it may be depression, anxiety, grief, family breakdowns, or struggling to figure out day-to-day life. You want to live a whole and happy life, and I would love to be that person to walk this journey with you. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered. I am culturally sensitive, client-centered, and a trauma-informed counsellor who believes in our ability to learn and grow.
Dr. Che Cherrilyn Birchwood
Psychologist, PhD, BA Hons
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H4A (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Dr Birchwood, aka TheDivergenceDoctor, has worked in mental health and social services for the past 17 years; creating practices and spaces to serve communities in a variety of ways. This provides you with a multitude of talents and experiences to help you live the life you want, in the way you want. They meld history, sociology, and psychology; giving weight to social determinants of health such as race, gender, ability, and trauma. Dr Birchwood believes knowledge is power and knowing yourself is the path to freedom. Who are you? Where have you been? How do you want to live?
Dr Birchwood, aka TheDivergenceDoctor, has worked in mental health and social services for the past 17 years; creating practices and spaces to serve communities in a variety of ways. This provides you with a multitude of talents and experiences to help you live the life you want, in the way you want. They meld history, sociology, and psychology; giving weight to social determinants of health such as race, gender, ability, and trauma. Dr Birchwood believes knowledge is power and knowing yourself is the path to freedom. Who are you? Where have you been? How do you want to live?
Ilham Jilani - Bri Counselling
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3B
I am a compassionate, culturally responsive, and a religiously sensitive social worker who creates a safe, caring, non-judgemental and confidential environment where clients can feel supported and comfortable being themselves. I am deeply committed to helping my clients achieve a better understanding of self through the exploration of feelings and emotions to ultimately cultivate the best version of themselves. I use a personalized approach to tailor to my client’s needs as they navigate through their unique journey. My goal is to empower, strengthen, and equip my clients with the tools they need to lead more resilient lives.
I am a compassionate, culturally responsive, and a religiously sensitive social worker who creates a safe, caring, non-judgemental and confidential environment where clients can feel supported and comfortable being themselves. I am deeply committed to helping my clients achieve a better understanding of self through the exploration of feelings and emotions to ultimately cultivate the best version of themselves. I use a personalized approach to tailor to my client’s needs as they navigate through their unique journey. My goal is to empower, strengthen, and equip my clients with the tools they need to lead more resilient lives.
Wayne Gray
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H1C (Online Only)
Wayne supports youth and adults seeking help rediscovering their self-worth, fortifying challenging relationships, removing hurdles that intensify substance dependence, or living with a mental health diagnosis. With over a decade of experience in community mental health and substance use, Wayne is able to address addiction, chronic stress, insecurity, depression and anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Couples therapy work has also been a particular passion for Wayne. He can support you in exploring and refining communication, context, compromise, and chemistry.
Wayne supports youth and adults seeking help rediscovering their self-worth, fortifying challenging relationships, removing hurdles that intensify substance dependence, or living with a mental health diagnosis. With over a decade of experience in community mental health and substance use, Wayne is able to address addiction, chronic stress, insecurity, depression and anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Couples therapy work has also been a particular passion for Wayne. He can support you in exploring and refining communication, context, compromise, and chemistry.
Donna Marie Mitchell
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BSc
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H1A (Online Only)
My passion for Psychotherapy is deeply rooted in my upbringing. As a child, I loved helping people around me and engaging in charitable activities. Few years ago I decided that I wanted to do more, by be apart of the change in people's lives. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of seeing couples and individuals explore and discovered their best selves. I work through a client-centered approach where my clients are able to actively take the lead during each therapy session, while I act mainly as a guide or a source of support for them. Together, we are able to develop new skills and achieve their therapeutic goals.
My passion for Psychotherapy is deeply rooted in my upbringing. As a child, I loved helping people around me and engaging in charitable activities. Few years ago I decided that I wanted to do more, by be apart of the change in people's lives. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of seeing couples and individuals explore and discovered their best selves. I work through a client-centered approach where my clients are able to actively take the lead during each therapy session, while I act mainly as a guide or a source of support for them. Together, we are able to develop new skills and achieve their therapeutic goals.
Welcome. Imagine blending mixed therapeutic modalities with the creativity of Drama Therapy – a unique and powerful approach that sparks personal growth and transformation. As your therapist, I guide you (or you and your partner) beyond traditional talk therapy, helping you unlock your creative potential to break free from old patterns and discover new ways of communicating. With compassionate, gentle support, we’ll explore and rehearse new responses to life’s challenges, creating a safe, healing space for self-expression and fresh solutions
Welcome. Imagine blending mixed therapeutic modalities with the creativity of Drama Therapy – a unique and powerful approach that sparks personal growth and transformation. As your therapist, I guide you (or you and your partner) beyond traditional talk therapy, helping you unlock your creative potential to break free from old patterns and discover new ways of communicating. With compassionate, gentle support, we’ll explore and rehearse new responses to life’s challenges, creating a safe, healing space for self-expression and fresh solutions
Joel Dos Santos - Bri Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H1C
I am a passionate, and committed psychotherapist and Social Worker with over five years of experience connecting with clients and helping them to address and overcome their unique mental health and wellness needs. I am motivated to positively impact the clients that I serve, and I have the experience working in the fields of mental health, youth learning disabilities, and homelessness. I have a passion for providing opportunities and creating safe spaces for racialized people to openly share and discuss their lived experiences and mental health challenges within a supportive and understanding process that is free from stigma.
I am a passionate, and committed psychotherapist and Social Worker with over five years of experience connecting with clients and helping them to address and overcome their unique mental health and wellness needs. I am motivated to positively impact the clients that I serve, and I have the experience working in the fields of mental health, youth learning disabilities, and homelessness. I have a passion for providing opportunities and creating safe spaces for racialized people to openly share and discuss their lived experiences and mental health challenges within a supportive and understanding process that is free from stigma.
What doesn't heal repeats. You can stop the cycle now! When it comes to your health, mindset, relationships or success, you have tried everything to make it work, to solve your issues. But regardless of your hard work, nothing seems to work, and you feel stuck, uncertain, or dissatisfied. Now, It's your time to access the root causes of your problems, release them, and heal so that you can start living the life you've most desired.
What doesn't heal repeats. You can stop the cycle now! When it comes to your health, mindset, relationships or success, you have tried everything to make it work, to solve your issues. But regardless of your hard work, nothing seems to work, and you feel stuck, uncertain, or dissatisfied. Now, It's your time to access the root causes of your problems, release them, and heal so that you can start living the life you've most desired.
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Black Counsellors
As a Black Canadian, why might I wish to see a therapist who is Black Canadian?
Black Canadian clients may seek out Black Canadian therapists for several reasons, foremost being a sense of cultural understanding and the possibility of shared experiences. Cultural sensitivity and context on the part of the therapist may make it easier to form a therapeutic alliance and to focus on the work of therapy without the need to explain or educate a therapist on cultural matters. It may also be empowering to work with a therapist who shares one’s racial or ethnic background. It is important to note that a therapist who demonstrates cultural sensitivity can be highly effective even if they do not share a client’s background or race.
Can clients benefit from working with a therapist who shares their race or ethnicity?
Yes, having a therapist who shares a client’s race or ethnicity is often valuable, especially if it fosters a strong therapeutic alliance between the two. While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic effectiveness. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who has an understanding of a client’s background and perhaps also shared life experiences. It should be noted that many clients form a strong bond with their therapist regardless of their race or ethnicity. This is a personal decision, and it depends on the therapist, the client, and the connection between the two.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with Black Canadian clients?
Clients can ask therapists directly about their experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds, including with Black Canadian individuals. You may wish to inquire whether a therapist has undertaken training in cultural competence broadly, and how specifically they would ensure that their approach is sensitive to the needs of Black Canadian clients. Therapy involves honesty and trust, so it’s best for clients to share concerns about their therapist’s cultural competence at the outset. And a good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals based on the concerns you articulate.
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
It’s important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive because everyone comes to therapy with a unique background and set of experiences. Being aware of culture and cultural differences between people is important for understanding clients, as is coming to therapy with an open mind, recognising that the therapist doesn’t necessarily understand everything and that the client can help guide the way.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Black therapists?
The directory of Black therapists includes therapists who have self-identified their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profile, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. In situations where the number of therapists who have identified as Black is limited, the directory will also show therapists who have undergone specific multicultural training or have extensive experience working with clients from relevant cultural backgrounds.